WSR 18-14-045
PROPOSED RULES
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
[Filed June 28, 2018, 10:16 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 17-21-102.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 196-16 WAC, Registered professional land surveyors.
Hearing Location(s): On August 28, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., at the Department of Licensing, 405 Black Lake Boulevard, Conference Room 2108, Olympia, WA 98502.
Date of Intended Adoption: August 29, 2018.
Submit Written Comments to: Julie Konnersman, Management Analyst, Board of Registered Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, P.O. Box 9012, Olympia, WA 98507-9012, email engineers@dol.wa.gov, fax 360-570-7098, by August 27, 2018.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Jenni Lingle, administrative assistant, phone 360-664-1564, fax 360-570-7098, TTY 711, email engineers@dol.wa.gov, by August 27, 2018.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In the interest of public safety and welfare, the edit to this rule will add the requirement that all licensed land surveyors must read the Survey Recording Act (chapter 58.09 RCW) and minimum standards for land boundary surveys and geodetic control surveys and guidelines for the preparation of land descriptions (chapter 332-130 WAC) as part of their professional development hours, and must attest that they have read them at the time of renewal.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Most complaints against surveyors involve violations of chapters 58.09 RCW and 332-130 WAC. These prescribe what needs to be on a survey and the board believes review of these laws and rules will help surveyors with the preparation of their surveys.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.43.035.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Board of registered professional engineers and land surveyors, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Shanan Gillespie, 2000 4th Avenue N.W., Olympia, WA 98502, 360-664-1570; Implementation and Enforcement: Ken Fuller, 2000 4th Avenue N.W., Olympia, WA 98502, 360-664-1565.
A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Department of licensing is exempt under RCW 34.05.328 (5)(a).
This rule proposal, or portions of the proposal, is exempt from requirements of the Regulatory Fairness Act because the proposal:
Is exempt under RCW 19.85.020(3), this rule affects only individual licensees.
June 28, 2018
Damon Monroe
Rules Coordinator
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 06-11-119, filed 5/19/06, effective 7/1/06)
WAC 196-16-110Requirements.
((Starting on July 1, 2006,)) All licensed professional land surveyors wishing to maintain lawful practice must accumulate fifteen PDH per year of a two-year renewal cycle. All renewals for licensure as a professional land surveyor ((occurring on or after July 1, 2007)) are subject to audit by the board.
On and after January 1, 2019, all licensed professional land surveyors must attest to reading chapters 58.09 RCW (Survey Recording Act) and 332-130 WAC (Minimum standards for land boundary surveys and geodetic control surveys and guidelines for the preparation of land descriptions) at the time of renewal.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 06-11-119, filed 5/19/06, effective 7/1/06)
WAC 196-16-120Units.
Qualifying activities will accrue PDH as follows:
1. College hours:
 
a. Completion of 1 college semester hour
45 PDH
b. Completion of 1 college quarter hour
30 PDH
2. 1 Continuing education unit
10 PDH
3. For publication or presentation of each:
 
a. Authored technical paper or article
10 PDH
b. Authored book
30 PDH
4. Membership in professional/technical societies or government committees or boards. (Not to exceed 5 PDH/year)
2 1/2 PDH
5. For each hour of attendance at professional or technical society meetings with an informational program. (Not to exceed 5 PDH/year)
1 PDH
6. For each hour of attendance at meetings or hearings of the board. (Not to exceed 7 1/2 PDH/year)
1 PDH
7. For each hour of preparation and subsequent presentation (*) of a professional development program at seminars, professional/technical meetings, conventions or conferences. (Not to exceed 10 PDH/year) (*) This credit does not apply to full-time faculty
1 PDH
8. For each hour of participation in committees of organizations whose purpose is to develop codes, standards, examinations and regulations.
1 PDH
9. For each hour of participation in an activity involving substantial and organized peer interaction, excluding time spent during regular employment. (Not to exceed 5 PDH/year)
1 PDH
10. For each hour of participation in organized courses, including employer provided courses, on first aid/safety, technical or management skills.
1 PDH
11. For each hour of participation in sessions, or courses sponsored by technical or professional societies, organizations or the board.
1 PDH
12. Each hour of self-study. (Not to exceed 5 PDH/year)
1 PDH
13. For reading chapters 58.09 RCW and 332-130 WAC.
2 PDH
14. Completion of CFed program.
30 PDH